Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken Fried (Printer-Friendly)

Tender chicken and fresh pineapple create a colorful, savory fried rice with aromatic vegetables and a tropical twist.

# What You Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 10.6 oz), diced
02 - 2 large eggs, beaten

→ Vegetables & Fruit

03 - 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
04 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
05 - 1 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed
06 - 3 green onions, sliced
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Rice

08 - 3 cups cooked jasmine rice, chilled

→ Sauces & Seasonings

09 - 3 tablespoons soy sauce
10 - 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
11 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
12 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
13 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
14 - 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes

→ Oils

15 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

→ Garnish

16 - 2 tablespoons roasted cashews or macadamia nuts
17 - Extra sliced green onions

# How to Cook:

01 - Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken and cook until golden and cooked through, approximately 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside.
02 - Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the pan. Pour in beaten eggs and scramble until just set, then push to the side of the pan.
03 - Add minced garlic, diced red bell pepper, and sliced green onions to the pan. Stir-fry for 2 minutes until fragrant.
04 - Add thawed peas and carrots along with diced pineapple. Stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes, maintaining high heat.
05 - Add chilled rice to the pan, breaking up any clumps with your spatula. Return the cooked chicken to the pan and combine all ingredients.
06 - Pour in soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, salt, pepper, and chili flakes. Stir-fry everything together for 3 to 4 minutes until well combined and heated through.
07 - Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning as needed. Remove from heat immediately.
08 - Transfer to serving bowls. Top with roasted nuts and extra sliced green onions before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sweet and savory balance hits different when pineapple mingles with soy sauce—it's a flavor combination that sneaks up on you in the best way.
  • Weeknight dinners don't have to feel like a shortcut when they taste this good and come together in under 40 minutes.
  • It's naturally dairy-free and uses ingredients you probably already have, making it perfect for feeding a crowd without dietary stress.
02 -
  • Day-old rice is absolutely non-negotiable—fresh rice will turn into mush no matter how high your heat is, and the whole dish falls apart; plan ahead or make rice the night before.
  • The order of cooking matters more than you'd think; adding aromatics before the rice ensures they infuse the entire dish instead of staying raw or overdone.
03 -
  • A very hot wok or skillet is your best friend here—the high heat keeps vegetables crisp instead of steamed, and it prevents the rice from getting oily or heavy.
  • Don't skip the step of removing the chicken first; it keeps the proteins from overcooking while you build the rest of the dish, and it lets you control the final seasoning better.
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